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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)
Charming, but sad, realistic movie
Definitely a tug-at-your-heartstrings kind of movie. Based out of the 1960's, a woman deals with the struggles of being a stay-at-home wife to an alcoholic, a mother of ten children, and never having enough money to pay the bills and have food on the table. She begins entering contests (which were apparently very common in that time period), and to attest her writing abilities, winning them. The contests put food on the table, pay the mortgage, and buy the milk (often). Through the ups and downs of child rearing, her tumultuous marriage, and her winnings - this movie makes you truly feel like you understand their struggle. It never ceases to amaze what women went through in that era. Amazing woman, great movie. Would recommend.
The Cobbler (2014)
Funny date-night movie
Watched with my husband, both of us had different parts of the movie we chuckled in. It's Adam Sandler, so expect some funny parts; but it is the older Adam Sandler, so don't expect "Billy Maddison" humor. I don't believe this contains any major spoilers, but I checked the box just in case. As the title implies, Adam (Max) is a cobbler. When he uses his magic sewing/stitching machine, and puts the shoes on, he can become whoever the owner of the shoes are at that time. A hit-man/con-man, a kid, an old man, a dead guy. All actors have hilarious moments when Max is, literally, in their shoes. He gets himself into trouble. There is love. There is loss. And there is a 'happy ending' with another character. We really enjoyed this movie, despite having a lackluster ending.